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Item NU 8971
Coin - 10 Cents, Malaya, 1943

Summary

10 Cents, Issued by Malaya, Malaysia, 1943Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Crowned head of the King facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; artist's initials, PM, below neck

Reverse Description

Edge Description

Milled

Significance

The British Government established the Malay Planning Unit in London in 1943 to prepare for the return to Civil Government to the area after the Japanese invasion force was removed. One of the steps it took was to have the Royal Mint strike coins, ready for placement in circulation soon after their return (the Japanese issued no coinage, relying on paper money). The coins were stock-piled in London until Malaya was placed under British Military Administration in August 1945 when they were soon put into circulation. The 1943 silver 10 cent was struck with a 50% silver content (75% before the War).